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IBM ThinkPad S30 Hardware Maintenance Manual

IBM ThinkPad S30 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkPad s30, s31 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 IBM products (machines and programs), programming, or services that are not announced in your country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean that IBM intends to announce such IBM products, programming, or services in your country.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fn Key Combinations . Status Indicators Related service information . Restoring the pre-installed software . Creating the service partition for the s30 series To create a recovery repair diskette . To use the recovery repair diskette . Checkout Guide. Testing the computer .
  • Page 4 1055 Modem Cable ASM 1060 Wireless Card ASM (s30 only) 1065 IEEE 1394/LAN Card ASM 1070 IEEE 1394/LAN Card Cable ASM 1075 DIMM Card ASM . 1080 Upper Cover ASM . 1085 Speaker ASM . 1090 Palm Rest ASM. 1100 Fan ASM.

  • Page 5: Thinkpad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual

    ThinkPad s30, s31 Hardware Maintenance Manual About This Manual This manual contains service and reference information for the IBM ThinkPad s30 and s31products. Use this manual along with the diagnostics tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. The manual is divided into sections as follows:...

  • Page 6: What To Do First

    Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card v Damaged or bent PC Card eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a non-supported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 7: How To Disable The Password

    No overriding capability is provided, so they cannot be replaced if they are forgotten. If the customer forgets the Supervisor Password, the system board must be replaced. If the customer forgets the hard disk drive password, the hard disk drive must be replaced. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview The following shows an overview of the system features of the ThinkPad s30 and s31 series. Feature Processor Bus architecture Memory BIOS ROM Video Audio Hard disk drive I/O ports Internal Ethernet/modem PC card (PCMCIA) Mini-PCI card AC Adapter...

  • Page 9: Status Indicators

    ThinkPad button. Status Indicators The system status LED indicators show the current computer status. The following shows the location of each indicator symbol and the meaning of each indicator. ThinkPad s30, s31...
  • Page 10 (1) Battery status (2) Suspend mode (3) Drive in use (4) Numeric lock (5) Caps lock (6) Scroll lock (7) Power on ThinkPad s30, s31 Color Meaning Green Enough battery power remains for operation. Blinking The battery pack needs to orange be charged.

  • Page 11: Related Service Information

    This section provides information about restoring the pre-installed software. Restoring the pre-installed software To restore the pre-installed software for the s30 you can use either the Product Recovery Program or a Recovery To restore the pre-installed software for the s31 you can only use the Product Recovery Program.

  • Page 12: To Create A Recovery Repair Diskette

    Make a Recovery Repair diskette and save it for future use. To make a Recovery Repair diskette: 1. Shut down and restart the computer. 2. Attach the external diskette drive to the computer. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 13: To Use The Recovery Repair Diskette

    4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Checkout Guide Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only IBM products. Non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

  • Page 14: Testing The Computer

    Index” on page 19. The PC-Doctor main panel appears. 3. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. A pull-down menu appears: ThinkPad s30, s31 Go to “Power System Checkout” on page 14, then use table in “Power-Related Symptoms” on page 23.
  • Page 15 Each key should be pressed for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be sensed. Note: (s30 only) The testing of 802.11b requires an Access Point properly prepared prior to conducting the test. When testing 802.11b with PC-Doctor DOS, please confirm the following points: 1.

  • Page 16: Audio Checkout

    If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “Running the Diagnostics” on page 27 for details. If the test detects a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 17: Memory Checkout

    Note: Make sure that the DIMM is properly installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. 1394/LAN or Wireless Board Checkout (s30 only) Do the following to isolate the problem to the system internal 1394/LAN or wireless board: Slot (MB) ThinkPad s30, s31 Total Memory (MB)

  • Page 18: Power System Checkout

    Unplug the AC Adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC Adapter cable. See the following figure. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC Adapter. ThinkPad s30, s31 Voltage (V dc) +15.5 to +17.0 Ground...

  • Page 19: Checking The Operational Charging

    2. Remove the battery ASM and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 5 (-). See the following figure: Note: Signal lines, not used in these steps, are used for communications between the system and the battery. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 20: Trackpoint Checkout

    The hard disk drive motor stops. Events that cause the computer to enter standby mode: v Standby mode requested by the Fn key (Fn+F4). The computer exits standby and resumes operation when any key is pressed. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 21: Hibernation Mode

    Note: When battery is low, the battery status indicator blinks orange. Note: In the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, the computer can be set to suspend when the lid is closed. The following events cause the computer to resume operation from suspend mode: v The Lid is opened.
  • Page 22 Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If you change the memory size, you need to recreate the hibernation file or partition. For partition-based hibernation, use the hibernation utility to delete the partition first before creating a new one. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 23: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    If no codes are available, use narrative symptoms. If the symptom is not listed, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 25. Note: For IBM devices not supported by diagnostic codes in this ThinkPad computer, see the manual for that device. Numeric Error Codes The following is a list of the message that the BIOS can display.
  • Page 24 Real time clock error 0280 Previous boot incomplete — Default configuration used ThinkPad s30, s31 FRU/Action in Sequence Go to “Keyboard and Auxiliary Input Device Checkout” on page 12. Unlock external keyboard. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. System board 1.

  • Page 25: Error Messages

    1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board 1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board 1. DIMM 2. System board System board 1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 26: No Beep Symptoms

    ThinkPad s30, s31 FRU/Action in Sequence 1. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard disk drive and the diskette drive are properly installed. 3. Diskette drive 4.

  • Page 27: Keyboard-Related Symptoms

    2. AC Adapter 3. System board 1. Battery ASM 2. AC Adapter 3. System board System board 1. Battery 2. System board FRU/Action in Sequence 1. PC Card (PCMCIA) slots assembly 2. System board FRU/Action in Sequence System board ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 28: Speaker-Related Symptoms

    Peripheral-Device-Related Symptom Symptom/Error External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly. ThinkPad s30, s31 FRU/Action in Sequence 1. Speakers 2. System board 1. Speakers 2. System board FRU/Action in Sequence 1. Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) 2.

  • Page 29: Intermittent Problems

    Modem does not work correctly Ethernet does not work correctly Wireless LAN does not work correctly (s30 only) Print problems Note: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems”.
  • Page 30 FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. a. System board b. LCD panel ASM ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 31: Ce Utility Program Diskette

    6. After starting a test, do not press any key until prompted, then follow the instructions on the screen. 7. When the test is completed, press Esc to return to the main menu. 8. Select Quit/Exit Diags to exit the diagnostics utility. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 32: Fru Removals And Replacements

    ASM, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) must be used to establish personal grounding. FRU Service Procedures Review the following procedures before replacing any FRU. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 33: Replacing The System Board

    They should be used only once. Do the following when you service this computer: v Have a screw kit (10L1956) available. v Always use new screws if you are instructed. v Use a torque screwdriver (U.S. only) if you have one. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 34: 1010 Battery Asm

    1010 Battery ASM To remove the battery ASM: 1. Slide the release latch as shown. 2. Remove the battery ASM. Reverse the steps described above when installing a new battery pack. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 35: 1020 Keyboard Asm

    4. Disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board and remove the keyboard. Size Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 7L (4) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. Head & Color Flat head, black ThinkPad s30, s31 Torque 2.5 kgf-cm 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 36: 1030 Hard Disk Drive Asm

    Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. For the s30 series To remove the hard disk drive ASM: 1. Slide and lift the drive bracket as shown to remove the bracket.
  • Page 37 For the s31 series To remove the hard disk drive ASM: 1. Slide and lift the drive bracket as shown to remove the bracket. 2. Remove the screw from the HDD/FPC bracket. ThinkPad s30, s31...
  • Page 38 4. Disconnect the IDE connector from the system board and remove the hard disk drive. Size Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 4L (1) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, black Torque 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 39: 1035 Hard Disk Drive Fpc Asm

    Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. To remove the hard disk drive FPC ASM: v Grip the plastic strap as shown and remove the FPC ASM. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 40: 1040 Suspend Board Asm

    1. Disconnect the cable from the suspend board. 2. Remove the two screws. 3. Remove the suspend board. Size Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 4L (2) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, black Torque 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 41: 1045 Suspend Board Cable Asm

    1045 Suspend Board Cable ASM v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM v 1040 Suspend Board ASM To remove the suspend board cable ASM: v Disconnect the suspend board cable from the system board. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 42: 1050 Modem Card Asm

    2. Lift the modem card to disconnect it from the system board. 3. Disconnect the cable from the modem card. Size Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 4L (2) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, black Torque 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 43: 1055 Modem Cable Asm

    1055 Modem Cable ASM v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM v 1050 Modem Card ASM To remove the modem cable ASM: v Disconnect the modem cable from the system board. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 44: 1060 Wireless Card Asm (S30 Only)

    1060 Wireless Card ASM (s30 only) v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM Warning: Special care must be taken when disconnecting the antenna cables from the wireless card not to damage the connectors or cables. To replace either antenna cable, the hinge ASM must be replaced.

  • Page 45: 1065 Ieee 1394/Lan Card Asm

    1. Disconnect the IEE 1394 cable from the card. 2. Disconnect the LAN cable from the card. 3. Disconnect the card-to-system board cable from the card. 4. Carefully release the latches on both sides of the card. 5. Remove the IEEE 1394 card. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 46: 1070 Ieee 1394/Lan Card Cable Asm

    1. Remove the tape from the IEE 1394 cable. 2. Disconnect the IEE 1394 cable from the system board, then remove the cable. 3. Disconnect the card-to-system board cable from the system board, then remove the cable. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 47: 1075 Dimm Card Asm

    1075 DIMM Card ASM v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM To remove the memory card ASM: 1. Carefully release the latches on both sides of the memory card. 2. Gently remove the memory card. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 48: 1080 Upper Cover Asm

    Size Step (Quantity) M2.5 x 5L (1) M2.0 x 4L (1) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, black Flat head, black Torque 2.5 kgf-cm 2.5 kgf-cm...

  • Page 49: 1085 Speaker Asm

    2. Remove the four screws securing the speakers and remove the speakers. Size Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 4L (4) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. Head & Color Flat head, black ThinkPad s30, s31 Torque 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 50: 1090 Palm Rest Asm

    1. Remove the three screws. 2. Remove the palm rest as shown. Size Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 2.5L (3) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, silver Torque 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 51: 1100 Fan Asm

    1. Remove the protective paper from one side of the thermal rubber. 2. Press the thermal rubber firmly in place on the fan ASM. 3. Remove the protective paper from the other side of the thermal rubber. ThinkPad s30, s31...
  • Page 52 Protective paper Size Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 7L (3) M2.0 x 9L (1) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Thermal rubber Head & Color Flat head, black Flat head, black Torque 2.5 kgf-cm...

  • Page 53: 1130 Pcmcia Slots

    To remove the PCMCIA slots ASM: 1. Remove the three screws. Note: The following steps 2 and 3 only apply to the s31 series. If you are servicing the s30 series, skip to step 4. 2. Remove the screw from the HDD/FPC bracket.
  • Page 54 Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 7L (2) M2.0 x 4L (1) M2.0 x 4L (1) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, black Flat head, black Flat head, black Torque 2.5 kgf-cm...

  • Page 55: 1140 System Board

    1045 Suspend Board Cable ASM v 1050 Modem Card ASM v 1055 Modem Cable ASM v 1060 Wireless Card ASM (s30 only) v 1065 IEEE 1394/LAN Card ASM v 1070 IEEE 1394/LAN Card Cable ASM v 1075 DIMM Card ASM...

  • Page 56: 1145 Power Board Asm

    1020 Keyboard ASM v 1030 Hard Disk Drive ASM v 1040 Suspend Board ASM v 1050 Modem Card ASM v 1060 Wireless Card ASM (s30 only) v 1100 Fan ASM v 1130 PCMCIA Slots v 1140 System Board To remove the power board ASM: 1.

  • Page 57: 1150 Lcd Bezel Asm

    2. Remove the four screws as shown. 3. Gripping as shown, remove the LCD bezel. Size Step (Quantity) M2.5 x 3L (4) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. Head & Color Flat head, black ThinkPad s30, s31 Torque 2.5 kgf-cm...

  • Page 58: 1155 Lcd Rear Cover Asm

    ASM. Size Step (Quantity) M2.5 x 3L (2) 2.0 M x 4L (1) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, black Flat head, black Torque 2.5 kgf-cm 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 59: 1160 Lcd Inverter Asm

    To remove the LCD inverter ASM: 1. Disconnect the flex cable from the inverter card. 2. Lift the two sides of the FPC connector as shown. 3. Disconect the FPC cable from the inverter card, then remove the inverter card. ThinkPad s30, s31...

  • Page 60: 1170 Lcd Fpc Asm

    To remove the LCD FPC ASM: Note: Steps 1 and 2 in the following procedure only apply to the s31 series. If you are servicing the s30 series, skip to step 3. 1. Remove the screw from the HDD/FPC bracket.
  • Page 61 7. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel, then remove the LCD FPC ASM. Size Step (Quantity) M2.0 x 4L (1) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. Head & Color Flat head, black ThinkPad s30, s31 Torque 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 62: 1180 Lcd Panel Asm

    To remove the LCD panel ASM: 1. Remove the four screws, then remove the LCD panel. Size Step (Quantity) M2.5 x 4L (4) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, silver Torque 2.0 kgf-cm...

  • Page 63: 1185 Hinge Asm

    1150 LCD Bezel ASM v 1155 LCD Rear Cover ASM v 1160 LCD Inverter ASM v 1170 LCD FPC ASM v 1180 LCD Panel ASM To remove the hinge ASM: 1. Remove the three screws. 2. Remove the hinges. ThinkPad s30, s31...
  • Page 64 Size Step (Quantity) M2.5 x 5L (3) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, black Torque 2.5 kgf-cm...

  • Page 65: 1190 Hinge Asm (Wireless-S30 Only)

    1190 Hinge ASM (Wireless—s30 only) v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM v 1080 Upper Cover ASM v 1150 LCD Bezel ASM v 1155 LCD Rear Cover ASM v 1160 LCD Inverter ASM v 1170 LCD FPC ASM v 1180 LCD Panel ASM To remove the hinge ASM: 1.
  • Page 66 4. Disconnect the cables from the wireless card. Size Step (Quantity) M2.5 x 5L (3) Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement. ThinkPad s30, s31 Head & Color Flat head, black Torque 2.5 kgf-cm...

  • Page 67: 1195 Base Asm

    1030 Hard Disk Drive ASM v 1040 Suspend Board ASM v 1050 Modem Card ASM v 1080 Upper Cover ASM v 1060 Wireless Card ASM (s30 only) v 1065 IEEE 1394/LAN Card ASM v 1070 IEEE 1394/LAN Card Cable ASM v 1100 Fan ASM...

  • Page 68: Computer Parts Listing

    Computer Parts Listing For s30 and s31 Note: Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are given. Index Description a—d See MISC PARTS list PALM REST ASM SPEAKER ASM ThinkPad s30, s31 Number...
  • Page 69 HARD DISK DRIVE FPC ASM POWER BOARD ASM SUSPEND BOARD Description AC Adapter 56W (2 PIN) Delta for s30 AC Adapter 56W (2 PIN) Sanken for s30 AC Adapter 56W (3 PIN) Delta for s31 AC Adapter 56W (3 PIN) Sanken for s31...
  • Page 70 MISC PARTS (a) UPPER COVER (b) HDD BRACKET (c) HDD/FPC BRACKET for s31 (d) PCMCIA DUMMY (e) ANTENNA HOLDER - R (s30 only) (f) FPC HOLDER (upper) (g) FPC HOLDER (lower) (h) ANTENNA HOLDER - L (s30 only) SCREW SHEET (LCD)

  • Page 71: Lcd Unit Parts Listing

    — h See MISC PARTS list LCD BEZEL ASM LCD BEZEL ASM (i-Series) HINGE-R w/o antenna ASM HINGE-R w/ antenna ASM (s30 only) LCD UNIT-TFT 10.4-inch LCD FPC CABLE ASM LCD REAR COVER ASM INVERTER CARD ASM HINGE-L w/ antenna ASM (s30 only)

  • Page 72: Service Tools

    Service Tools Description Diagnostic Diskette CE Utility Diskette Recovery CD Japan Win2K for s30 (2639-4WJ, 42J) Recovery CD Japan WinME for s30 (2639-43J, 4AJ) Recovery CD Japan XPHome for s31 (2639-RAJ, R3J, RRJ, R5J) Recovery CD English ASEAN, Hong Kong...

  • Page 73: Notices

    Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM product, program, or service may be used.

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